Are Gen Z and Millennials still dreaming of big, traditional weddings? New trends like micro weddings and elopements are proving they want a more intimate setting when tying the knot. But some young people are still investing in large-scale celebrations—or wanting to—but paying for it all on their own will really guide their final choices. Ultimately, love and partnership remain important to these gens, but where that leads and how they celebrate it is evolving.
YPulse’s 2025 Weddings and Marriage report dives into the reasons why Gen Z and Millennials want to get married (or don’t), the wedding trends they’re interested in, and all their thoughts on engagement rings.
Report length: 22 pages, North America report is based on surveys of 1500 13-39-year-olds in the U.S. and Canada, fielded February 2025. Western Europe report is based on a survey of 2500 13-39-year-olds in the U.K., Italy, Spain, France, and Germany, fielded in February 2025
